I’m helping to beat blood cancer by taking part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave!

Hi everyone.

Sadly, 2020 marks the 20th anniversary since my wife, Sandy, passed away from a form of cancer known as Multiple Myeloma. Not only was it aggressive, but it was so unbelievably well advanced by the time she was diagnosed.

As a family, we have never really made public any anniversaries of the good, bad, ugly and shit times since her passing. But, never has a year gone by that we don’t think of her at this time.

So, why now?...

Being a blood cancer, Multiple Myeloma is one of the cancers supported by the fundraising done by the World’s Greatest Shave. And this year, the dates coincide with the week she was diagnosed 20 years ago.

So being 20 years on and being so close to this anniversary, I thought this would be an appropriate time and way to honour her LIFE, her COURAGE, and FIGHT, and the impact she had on so many people during her short 39 years on this planet.

So I’m putting my very rough head on the chopping block to do the shave. I’m growing the beard out as well so the whole lot is going to come off.

But this isn’t all for fun. We want to raise money. Lots of money. This family has never done things by halves, so the goal is $10,000.

Sounds like a lot, but we can do it.

If you can be there, I’m shaving on the 13th of March at the Wantirna Hill Pub.

The more the merrier, so please share this page as much as you can to anyone and everyone. We’d love to hit this target and well exceed it.

Please get involved. Any donation is welcome and so greatly appreciated.

Cancer is shit. This is such a great cause and will help contribute to so much research that can hopefully find cures.

Let’s remember Sandy and make sure we can stop families losing their mum, dad, brother, sister, son or daughter.

My Team

My Sponsors (0)

Field is requiredFailed to post the messageThis field only allows 200 characters

Marnie - The Leukaemia Foundation
left a message

t
Apr 6, 2020 3:07 PM

Hey Matt, CONGRATULATIONS on smashing your fundraising goal! :tada: We are so inspired by your story and cannot thank you enough for the difference you are making in the blood cancer community! Just a friendly reminder that your fundraising page will be open until June 30 and if you need anything at all please get in touch on 1800 500 088, we are always here to cheer you on! :grinning:

Rosemarie Zihlmann
donated
an undisclosed amount

t
Mar 18, 2020 2:17 PM

Banked Funds
donated
$137.15

t
Mar 16, 2020 12:00 AM

Banked Funds
donated
$3,175.00

t
Mar 16, 2020 12:00 AM

Rosie and Rob de Sauty
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 15, 2020 5:51 PM

Privacy Requested
donated
$50.00

t
Mar 14, 2020 7:56 PM

Wantirna Hill Club
donated
$165.00

t
Mar 14, 2020 1:41 PM

George Andrews
donated
an undisclosed amount

t
Mar 13, 2020 9:12 PM

Richard Boyd
donated
$300.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 7:52 PM

Dave Graham
donated
$200.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 7:35 PM

Nicholas Boyd
donated
$56.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 7:24 PM

Courtney Sillcock
donated
$35.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 6:48 PM

Stephen Parsons
donated
$256.25

t
Mar 13, 2020 6:35 PM

Panache Pty Ltd
donated
$55.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 5:49 PM

Alicia Lander
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 13, 2020 5:37 PM

Simon Boyd
left a message

t
Mar 13, 2020 5:28 PM

Awesome stuff baldy!! :fist:

Simon Boyd
donated
$57.40

t
Mar 13, 2020 5:26 PM

Peter Rezauskis
donated
$50.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 4:52 PM

Harry Exton
left a message

t
Mar 13, 2020 4:45 PM

Go get em'!

Harry Exton
donated
$100.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 4:44 PM

Kevin Van Grondelle
donated
$205.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 4:29 PM

Tracey Ammann
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 13, 2020 4:11 PM

Casey Glendenning
donated
$100.00

t
Mar 13, 2020 4:08 PM

Mark and Liz Greening
left a message

t
Mar 13, 2020 2:37 PM

Well done Matt and family. Sorry we cant be there tonight - hope it goes well.xoxoxo

Mark & Liz Greening
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 13, 2020 2:31 PM

Katie
left a message

t
Mar 13, 2020 12:22 PM

Go Matt :blush:

Katie Lowe
donated
$20.50

t
Mar 13, 2020 12:21 PM

Elouise Bailey
donated
an undisclosed amount

t
Mar 13, 2020 6:55 AM

Taylor Sillcock
left a message

t
Mar 12, 2020 4:05 PM

Wish I could give you more :heart: I really hope you reach your goal!

Taylor Sillcock
donated
$25.63

t
Mar 12, 2020 4:03 PM

Jules
left a message

t
Mar 12, 2020 2:33 PM

Well done Matt :blush:

Julie Tenace
donated
$30.75

t
Mar 12, 2020 2:32 PM

Michael Green
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 12, 2020 2:04 PM

Ian Roberts
donated
$148.63

t
Mar 12, 2020 11:46 AM

Adam Wilson
donated
$50.00

t
Mar 11, 2020 3:23 PM

Meagan McGann
donated
$51.25

t
Mar 11, 2020 12:23 PM

Ray Smith
donated
$200.00

t
Mar 11, 2020 11:13 AM

Brent Goddard
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 11, 2020 9:22 AM

Zahn, Chris & Bowie Hobson
donated
$50.00

t
Mar 10, 2020 9:38 PM

Victoria Fogarty
donated
$20.00

t
Mar 10, 2020 6:24 PM

Siobhan King
donated
$57.40

t
Mar 10, 2020 4:46 PM

Sally Harrop
donated
$30.75

t
Mar 10, 2020 3:42 PM

Melissa Croft
donated
$100.00

t
Mar 9, 2020 6:25 PM

Rachel Croft
donated
$80.00

t
Mar 9, 2020 2:23 PM

Privacy Requested
donated
an undisclosed amount

t
Mar 7, 2020 11:40 AM

Dom Lowe
donated
$20.50

t
Mar 6, 2020 6:58 PM

Ivan Stewart
donated
$100.00

t
Mar 6, 2020 5:53 PM

Colleen and Commissioner Kerr
donated
$250.00

t
Mar 6, 2020 2:47 PM

Colleen&Commissioner
left a message

t
Mar 6, 2020 2:43 PM

Very emotional to read this Matt - good on you for marking the milestone in such a meaningful way. xx

Ken Crothers
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 6, 2020 6:53 AM

Nicole Crothers
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 6, 2020 6:50 AM

Evan and Christine Biewer
donated
$102.50

t
Mar 5, 2020 7:15 PM

Adele Gori
donated
$100.00

t
Mar 5, 2020 4:56 PM

Greg Keir
donated
$50.00

t
Mar 5, 2020 2:36 PM

Jan
left a message

t
Mar 5, 2020 7:36 AM

Wonderful stuff Matt. Wish she was here!

Richard and Jan Boyd
donated
$205.00

t
Mar 5, 2020 7:33 AM

Chris Ammann
donated
$250.00

t
Mar 5, 2020 7:06 AM

Lee-Anne & Saddo
left a message

t
Mar 4, 2020 8:41 PM

On ya Matty. Awesome work

Lee-Anne Crothers
donated
$56.00

t
Mar 4, 2020 8:40 PM

Michael Ammann
donated
$25.00

t
Mar 4, 2020 4:30 PM

Ron Shanks
donated
$205.00

t
Mar 4, 2020 3:03 PM

Carolyn
left a message

t
Mar 4, 2020 11:17 AM

In memory of my best friend who was taken far too soon.

Carolyn Milledge Van Zeyl
donated
$100.00

t
Mar 4, 2020 11:15 AM

Victoria Fogarty
donated
$30.00

t
Mar 4, 2020 9:35 AM

Debbie Donnelly
donated
$80.00

t
Mar 3, 2020 7:03 AM

Eranga Ruwandeniya
donated
$56.00

t
Feb 28, 2020 8:57 AM

Stuart McArthur
donated
$100.00

t
Feb 27, 2020 6:34 PM

Anne
left a message

t
Feb 27, 2020 1:57 PM

Awesome effort..Go Matt

Anne McDiarmid
donated
$102.50

t
Feb 27, 2020 1:55 PM

Peter Piotrowski
donated
$153.75

t
Feb 27, 2020 10:31 AM

Paul Hockey
donated
$100.00

t
Feb 26, 2020 7:05 PM

Fay McCrorie
donated
$50.00

t
Feb 26, 2020 8:13 AM

Jordan Roberts
donated
$300.00

t
Feb 25, 2020 9:34 PM

Emilio Migliore
donated
$100.00

t
Feb 25, 2020 4:51 PM

Karen Hunter
donated
$102.50

t
Feb 25, 2020 12:18 PM

Privacy Requested
donated
an undisclosed amount

t
Feb 25, 2020 11:33 AM

Sarah McPhee-Western
left a message

t
Feb 25, 2020 8:14 AM

Go Matt!

Sarah McPhee-Western
donated
$250.00

t
Feb 25, 2020 8:14 AM

Shaun, Deborah, Harry, and Molly
left a message

t
Feb 24, 2020 7:56 PM

Way to go Matt, do you need to borrow my clippers?

Shaun Exton
donated
$100.00

t
Feb 24, 2020 7:52 PM

Hanna B
donated
$20.50

t
Feb 24, 2020 7:37 PM

Megan Ammann
donated
$82.00

t
Feb 24, 2020 7:07 PM

Geoff Johns
donated
$102.50

t
Feb 24, 2020 7:01 PM

Tahlia Carrick
donated
$80.00

t
Feb 24, 2020 7:00 PM

Michael Garcia
donated
an undisclosed amount

t
Feb 23, 2020 2:10 AM

Corinne Bailey
donated
$100.00

t
Feb 22, 2020 5:18 PM

tom bird
donated
$100.00

t
Feb 18, 2020 8:53 PM

Robyn from the Leukaemia Foundation
left a message

t
Feb 18, 2020 3:00 PM

Hi Matt what a beautiful message in memory of your Wife and you are able to support other families affected by Blood Cancer. Keep up the amazing effort! We are all so proud to have you on board.